Sakae, Chiba


Sakae is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of April 2012, the town had an estimated population of 21,961, and a population density of 677 persons per km². The total area is 32.46 km².

Geography

Sakae is located in far northern Chiba Prefecture, in the flatlands bordering the Tone River.

Neighboring municipalities

Sakae village was founded on April1, 1889 through the merger of seven small hamlets in Shimohabu District. On the same day, Fukama Village in Inba District was founded through the merger of 15 small hamlets. On December 28, 1892, Sakae Village was promoted to town status and renamed Ajiki Town. On April 1, 1897, Shimohabu District was abolished, and Ajiki Town became part of Inba District. On December 1, 1955, the town of Ajiki and the village of Fukama merged to form the new town of Sakae. In a border of adjustment on January 1, 1956, Sakae annexed a portion of neighboring Kawachi, Ibaraki to gain its current borders.

Economy

Sakae is a regional commercial center with light manufacturing, primarily related to the food processing industries.

Population

Transportation

Railway